March 2021 Wrap Up

In March I finished 20 books, including 7 physicals books, 1 ebook, and 12 audiobooks. I honestly thought this number would be lower because despite my two weeks off for spring break I hit a bit of a slump this month, but my audiobooks always save me!

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PHYSICAL BOOKS

Covet by Tracy Wolff ☆☆☆.5
Please See Us by Caitlin Mullen ☆☆☆
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust ☆☆☆☆☆
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano ☆☆☆☆.5
The Mermaid’s Voice Returns in This One by Amanda Lovelace ☆☆☆☆☆
The Okay Witch by Emma Steinkellner ☆☆☆☆☆
Fangs by Sarah Andersen ☆☆☆☆☆

EBOOKS

Forever Wild by K.A. Tucker ☆☆☆

AUDIOBOOKS

Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade ☆☆☆☆
Act Your Age, Eve Brown [ALC] by Talia Hibbert ☆☆☆☆☆
Boyfriend Material [ALC] by Alexis Hall ☆☆☆☆.5
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong ☆☆☆☆
Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston ☆☆☆☆☆
Raybearer [ALC] by Jordan Ifueko ☆☆☆☆☆
The Extraordinaries [ALC] by T.J. Klune ☆☆☆☆
The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan ☆☆☆☆
The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan ☆☆☆☆
The Burning Maze by Rick Riordan ☆☆☆☆
The Tyrant’s Tomb by Rick Riordan ☆☆☆☆
The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan ☆☆☆☆☆

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2020 READING GOAL PROGRESS

At the beginning of the year, I shared my 2021 reading goals. When I post my wrap up at the end of each month, I also want to reflect on the progress I’m making toward reaching my goals.

Read 100 books: 60/100

Finish 5 series in progress: 0/5 – Still need to get started on this goal…

Read 12 graphic novels: 3/12 – The Okay Witch + Fangs

Read 12 books of poetry/verse: 3/12 – the mermaid’s voice returns in this one

Read 6 nonfiction books: 1/6 – none this month

Read 3 classics: 0/3 – I AM going read a classic in April

Reread 10 books: 3/10 – no rereads this month

Host monthly backlist buddy reads: 3/12 – Girl, Serpent, Thorn

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How did your month go? What was the best book you read in March?

February 2021 Wrap Up

In February I finished 21 books, including 4 physicals books, 7 ebooks, and 10 audiobooks. I have never read so many ebooks in one month, but since I spent two weeks at my parents’ house recovering from surgery, it was much easier to pack my kindle than a million books! (although I still packed too many books)

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PHYSICAL BOOKS

Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia ☆☆☆☆
All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover ☆☆☆☆
Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco ☆☆☆☆
The Witch Doesn’t Burn in This One by Amanda Lovelace ☆☆☆☆☆

EBOOKS

Air Awakens by Elise Kova ☆☆☆☆
Fire Falling by Elise Kova ☆☆☆☆☆
Earth’s End by Elise Kova ☆☆☆☆☆
Water’s Wrath by Elise Kova ☆☆☆☆☆
Crystal Crowned by Elise Kova ☆☆☆☆☆
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas ☆☆☆☆☆
Gilded Serpent [ARC] by Danielle L. Jensen ☆☆☆☆☆

AUDIOBOOKS

The A.I. Who Loved Me by Alyssa Cole ☆☆☆
You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria ☆☆☆☆
A Kindgom of Flesh and Fire [reread] by Jennifer L. Armentrout ☆☆☆☆☆
Claire by Liz Sower ☆☆☆
Dark Shores [reread] by Danielle L. Jensen ☆☆☆☆
Dark Skies [reread] by Danielle L. Jensen ☆☆☆☆☆
Mother May I [ALC] by Joshilyn Jackson ☆☆☆☆
Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur ☆☆☆☆☆
Wild at Heart by K.A. Tucker ☆☆☆
The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon ☆☆☆☆☆

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2020 READING GOAL PROGRESS

At the beginning of the year, I shared my 2021 reading goals. When I post my wrap up at the end of each month, I also want to reflect on the progress I’m making toward reaching my goals.

Read 100 books: 40/100

Finish 5 series in progress: 0/5 – I did not finish any series that I started before 2021. However, by reading Gilded I am currently caught up with the published books in the Dark Shores series. This is a goal I need to prioritize in March!

Read 12 graphic novels: 1/12 – I didn’t get to one this month…but I’ll catch up!

Read 12 books of poetry/verse: 2/12 – the witch doesn’t burn in this one

Read 6 nonfiction books: 1/6 – none this month

Read 3 classics: 0/3 – planning to read one in March!

Reread 10 books: 3/10 – A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire; Dark Shores/Dark Skies (I decided to only count books in the same series once)

Host monthly backlist buddy reads: 2/12 – Kingdom of the Wicked

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How did your month go? What was the best book you read in February?

January 2021 Wrap Up

In January I finished 19 books, including 7 physicals books, 2 ebooks, and 10 audiobooks. I also DNF 1 ebook. What a great way to start the year! My reading slowed down a bit the last couple weeks of January, but I am very happy with all the reading I did this month.

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PHYSICAL BOOKS

The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle ☆☆☆☆☆
House of El: The Shadow Threat by Claudia Gray ☆☆☆☆
The World Between Blinks [ARC] by Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin ☆☆☆☆.5
The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller ☆☆☆☆☆
The Knockout [ARC] by Sajni Patel ☆☆☆.5
The Princess Saves Herself in This One by Amanda Lovelace ☆☆☆☆
The Frozen Crown by Greta Kelly

EBOOKS

Lore [ARC] by Alexandra Bracken ☆☆☆☆☆
Tarnished Empire [ARC] by Danielle L. Jensen ☆☆☆☆

AUDIOBOOKS

The Wife Upstairs [ALC] by Rachel Hawkins ☆☆☆☆
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline ☆☆☆☆☆
Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline ☆☆.5
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout ☆☆☆☆☆
Hollywood Park by Mikel Jollett ☆☆☆☆☆
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys ☆☆☆☆
White Hot Kiss by Jennifer L. Armentrout ☆☆☆☆
Stone Cold Touch by Jennifer L. Armentrout ☆☆☆
Every Last Breath by Jennifer L. Armentrout ☆☆☆☆
Lilith by Liz Sower ☆☆☆☆☆

DNF

Of Wicked Blood [ARC] by Olivia Wildenstein and Katie Hayoz ☆☆

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2020 READING GOAL PROGRESS

At the beginning of the year, I shared my 2021 reading goals. When I post my wrap up at the end of each month, I also want to reflect on the progress I’m making toward reaching my goals.

Read 100 books: 19/100

Finish 5 series in progress: 0/5 – I did not finish any series that I started before 2021. However, by reading Tarnished Empire I am currently caught up with the published books in the Dark Shores series.

Read 12 graphic novels: 1/12 – House of El

Read 12 books of poetry/verse: 1/12 – the princess saves herself in this one

Read 6 nonfiction books: 1/6 – Hollywood Park

Read 3 classics: 0/3

Reread 10 books: 2/10 – Ready Player One and From Blood and Ash

Host monthly backlist buddy reads: 1/12 – The Shadows Between Us! This book was so fun to read and discuss with friends! My February pick is Kingdom of the Wicked. Comment on this Instagram post if you would like to join!

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I feel great about the start of 2021, and I am so excited to read many more amazing books this year!

How did your month go? What was the best book you read in January?

December 2020 Wrap Up

In December I finished 23 books, including 5 physicals books, 4 ebooks, and 14 audiobooks. I also DNF 2 audiobooks. Even though I didn’t get to a few books I was hoping to read in 2020, I am so proud of all the reading I accomplished!

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PHYSICAL BOOKS

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon ☆☆☆☆
The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin ☆☆☆☆☆
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas ☆☆☆☆☆
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas ☆☆☆
A Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday ☆☆☆☆

EBOOKS

The Comic Book History of Comics by Ryan Dunlavy and Fred Van Lente ☆☆☆☆
The Comic Book History of Comics: Comics for All by Ryan Dunlavy and Fred Van Lente ☆☆☆☆
Faking Under the Mistletoe by Ashley Shepherd ☆☆☆☆
Crown of Bones [ARC] by A.K. Wilder ☆☆☆.5

AUDIOBOOKS

A Sky Beyond the Storm by Sabaa Tahir ☆☆☆☆☆
Wicked by Jennifer L. Armentrout ☆☆☆☆☆
Torn by Jennifer L. Armentrout ☆☆☆☆
Brave by Jennifer L. Armentrout ☆☆☆☆☆
NOS4ATU by Joe Hill ☆☆☆☆☆
Mistletoe and Mr. Right by Sarah Morgenthaler ☆☆☆
Archenemies by Marissa Meyer ☆☆☆☆☆
Supernova by Marissa Meyer ☆☆☆☆.5
Bloodlines by Richelle Mead ☆☆☆
The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead ☆☆☆
The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead ☆☆☆
The Fiery Heart by Richelle Mead ☆☆☆.5
Silver Shadows by Richelle Mead ☆☆
The Ruby Circle by Richelle Mead ☆☆

DNF

One Day in December by Josie Silver [no rating]
The Twelve Dates Christmas by Jenny Bayliss ☆☆

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2020 READING GOAL PROGRESS

At the beginning of the year, I shared my 2020 reading goals. When I post my wrap up at the end of each month, I also want to reflect on the progress I’m making toward reaching my goals.

Read 100 books: 203/100! I can’t believe I doubled my reading goal for the year!

Read diverse authors and genres: While I read a ton of fantasy and paranormal books in December, I also mixed it up with holiday romances, horror, and history. I read a couple books by BIPOC authors, but not as many as I have in previous months.

Buy fewer books: I bought a couple ebooks on sale, but I got several new books this month as Christmas gifts.

Finish more series: I finished the Broken Earth trilogy, the Wicked trilogy, the Renegades trilogy, the Ember quartet, the ACOTAR series, and the Bloodlines series. Woo!

Reread more: ACOWAR and ACOFAS

Read at least two classics: 2/2 (goal met in October)

Read one graphic novel each month: The Comic Book History of Comics

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I am so proud of myself for sticking to my reading goals. While there were some ups and downs with a few of my goals, the only goal I consistently didn’t stick to was my goal to buy fewer books. I am excited to share my 2021 reading goals soon. Some of these goals will carry over into the new year, but I have some new goals I would like to reach as well. Even though 2020 was full of challenges, it was my most successful reading year EVER. I can’t wait to see what I will read and accomplish in the new year!

How did your month go? What was the best book you read in December?

November 2020 Wrap Up

In November I finished 21 books, including 6 physicals books, 1 ebook, and 14 audiobooks. I also had one DNF audiobook. I am ready to finish the year strong in December!

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PHYSICAL BOOKS

Still Life by Louise Penny ☆☆☆
The Stonekeeper’s Curse (Amulet #2) by Kazu Kibuishi ☆☆☆☆
The Obelisk Gate (The Broken Earth #2) by N.K. Jemisin ☆☆☆☆☆
The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson ☆☆☆☆
At War with Star by R.R. Noall ☆☆☆☆☆
A Deal with the Elf King by Elise Kova ☆☆☆.5

EBOOKS

Layla by Colleen Hoover [ARC] ☆☆☆☆

AUDIOBOOKS

Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam ☆☆☆☆☆
Catwoman: Soulstealer (DC Icons #3) by Sarah J. Maas ☆☆☆☆
Batman: Nightwalker (DC Icons #2) by Marie Lu ☆☆☆.5
Superman: Dawnbreaker (DC Icons #4) by Matt de la Pena ☆☆☆
The Radium Girls by Kate Moore ☆☆☆☆☆
Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy #1) by Richelle Mead ☆☆☆
Frostbite (Vampire Academy #2) by Richelle Mead ☆☆☆
Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy #3) by Richelle Mead ☆☆☆
Blood Promise (Vampire Academy #4) by Richelle Mead ☆☆☆
Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy #5) by Richelle Mead ☆☆☆
Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy #6) by Richelle Mead ☆☆☆
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren ☆☆☆☆
The Night Swim by Megan Goldin ☆☆☆☆
My True Love Gave to Me by Various Authors ☆☆☆.5

DNF

Let It Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle ☆

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2020 READING GOAL PROGRESS

At the beginning of the year, I shared my 2020 reading goals. When I post my wrap up at the end of each month, I also want to reflect on the progress I’m making toward reaching my goals.

Read 100 books: 180/100! Can I get through 20 books in December??

Read diverse authors and genres: I think I read a nice variety in November, including my first poetry book in way too long

Buy fewer books: I don’t think I bought any new books…but I bought a lot of bookish merch on Black Friday lol

Finish more series: I finished DC Icons and Vampire Academy. I made progress on the Broken Earth trilogy and the Amulet graphic novel series.

Reread more: no rereads in November

Read at least two classics: 2/2 (finished last month)

Read one graphic novel each month: The Stonekeeper’s Curse

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I am very proud of the progress I’ve made on my reading goals this year, and I am on track to complete all my goals next mont (except maybe buying fewer books, lol). I am already planning my new reading goals for 2021!

How did your month go? What was the best book you read in November?

October 2020 Wrap Up

In October I read 7 physical books, 1 ebook, and 17 audiobooks(!!!!) for a total of 25 books! That is my highest monthly total ever, and I don’t see myself topping it this year. I can’t believe #SpookySeasonReading has come to an end, but I read so many incredible creepy and paranormal books!

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PHYSICAL BOOKS

Crush (Crave #2) by Tracy Wolff ☆☆☆☆☆
The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth #1) by N.K. Jemisin ☆☆☆☆☆
Cover Your Tracks [ARC] by Daco S. Auffenorde ☆☆☆1/2
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson ☆☆☆
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire (Blood and Ash #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout ☆☆☆☆☆
The Girl in the Mirror by Rose Carlyle ☆☆
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller ☆☆☆☆

EBOOKS

How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse (The Thorne Chronicles #1) by K. Eason ☆☆☆1/2

AUDIOBOOKS

Dead Voices (Small Spaces #2) by Katherine Arden ☆☆☆☆
Girl of Nightmares (Anna #2) by Kendare Blake ☆☆
The Ancestor by Danielle Trussoni ☆☆☆☆
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman ☆☆☆
When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole ☆☆☆☆
Pet Sematary by Stephen King ☆☆☆☆☆
House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1) by Sarah J. Maas ☆☆☆☆☆
Dead to the World (Sookie Stackhouse #4) by Charlaine Harris ☆☆☆☆
Dead as a Doornail (Sookie Stackhouse #5) by Charlaine Harris ☆☆☆
Definitely Dead (Sookie Stackhouse #6) by Charlaine Harris ☆☆☆☆
All Together Dead (Sookie Stackhouse #7) by Charlaine Harris ☆☆☆☆
From Dead to Worse (Sookie Stackhouse #8) by Charlaine Harris ☆☆☆
Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse #9) by Charlaine Harris ☆☆☆
Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse #10) by Charlaine Harris ☆☆☆
Dead Reckoning (Sookie Stackhouse #11) by Charlaine Harris ☆☆☆☆
Deadlocked (Sookie Stackhouse #12) by Charlaine Harris ☆☆☆
Dead Ever After (Sookie Stackhouse #13) by Charlaine Harris)

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2020 READING GOAL PROGRESS

At the beginning of the year, I shared my 2020 reading goals. When I post my wrap up at the end of each month, I also want to reflect on the progress I’m making toward reaching my goals.

Read 100 books: 159/100! Do you think I could make it to 200 this year??

Read diverse authors and genres: While I focused on spooky thrillers and paranormal fantasy this month, I tried to include some authors with diverse backgrounds

Buy fewer books: It was my birthday month so I treated myself a few times!

Finish more series: I finished the Sookie Stackhouse series that I started last year, finished the Anna Dressed in Blood duology, and I caught up on Small Spaces and Blood and Ash. I started two series that I need to finish.

Reread more: Crescent City

Read at least two classics: 2/2 (Haunting of Hill House)

Read one graphic novel each month: The Dark Knight Rises

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Fall break definitely helped me read more this month than in previous months, plus the Sookie Stackhouse audiobooks were ridiculously bingeable! I can’t believe there are only two months left in 2020… it’s been a tough year, but there’s so much more I want to read this year!

How did your month go? What was the best book you read in October?

September 2020 Wrap Up

In September I read a total of 23 books (WHAT?!), including 6 physical books, 2 ebook, 15 audiobooks (!!!). I have significantly increased my audiobook listening lately and cut down on TV time. I listen to audiobooks on my commute to work, during my lunch break, while taking walks, and pretty much any time I’m at home doing things with my hands and can’t sit down and open up an actual book. I got a great start to my #SpookySeasonReading in September, and I can’t wait for even more spooky reads in October!

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PHYSICAL BOOKS

Blood & Honey by Shelby Mahurin ☆☆☆1/2
The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager ☆☆☆☆☆
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo ☆☆☆☆☆
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout ☆☆☆☆☆
The Broken Girls by Simone St. James ☆☆☆☆☆
Lumberjanes, Vol. 2 by Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, Brooklyn Allen, and Shannon Watters ☆☆☆

EBOOKS

Well Played [ARC] by Jen DeLuca ☆☆☆☆
The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark [ARC] by Various Authors ☆☆☆

AUDIOBOOKS

City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab ☆☆☆1/2
Tunnel of Bones by Victoria Schwab ☆☆☆☆
The Vanishing Deep by Astrid Scholte ☆☆☆☆
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer ☆☆1/2
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune ☆☆☆☆1/2
Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall ☆☆☆☆
A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir ☆☆☆☆☆
Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier ☆☆☆☆
The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd ☆☆☆
Her Dark Curiosity by Megan Shepherd ☆☆☆☆
A Cold Legacy by Megan Shepherd ☆☆☆
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara ☆☆☆
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir ☆☆☆☆
Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake ☆☆☆1/2
Small Spaces by Katherine Arden ☆☆☆☆

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2020 READING GOAL PROGRESS

At the beginning of the year, I shared my 2020 reading goals. When I post my wrap up at the end of each month, I also want to reflect on the progress I’m making toward reaching my goals.

Read 100 books: 134/100! I’m on track to reach 150!

Read diverse authors and genres: While I focused on spooky thrillers and paranormal fantasy this month, I tried to include some authors with diverse backgrounds

Buy fewer books: I think I only purchased 2-3 books in September

Finish more series: I caught up on An Ember in the Ashes, Serpent & Dove, and Cassidy Blake; read The Madman’s Daughter trilogy; and started a few new series

Reread more: no rereads this month

Read at least two classics: 1/2 (none this month…but I have a few on my list for October)

Read one graphic novel each month: Lumberjanes

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I don’t know how I managed to read so much in September, but I am so proud of the progress I made after a couple of slumpy months. I have a two-week fall break in October, so I’m hoping to get through even more books in October!

How did your month go? What was the best book you read in September?

August 2020 Wrap Up

In August I read a total of 13 books, including 5 physical books, 1 ebook, 5 audiobooks, and 2 education books I started MONTHS ago and finally finished since school started again! August had a really rough beginning for me with a lot of sadness and uncertainty that put me into a reading slump, but in the past couple weeks I have started to improve my mental health and get back into my reading habit.

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PHYSICAL BOOKS

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer ☆☆☆
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia ☆☆☆☆1/2
Lumberjanes, Vol. 1 by Noelle Stevenson ☆☆☆
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett ☆☆☆☆
Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer ☆☆☆

The Growth Mindset Coach by Annie Brock & Heather Hundley
The Writing Revolution by Judith C. Hochman & Natalie Wexler

EBOOKS

The Crowns of Croswald by D.E. Night ☆☆☆

AUDIOBOOKS

A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir ☆☆☆☆☆
He Started It by Samantha Downing ☆☆☆☆☆
This Is My America [ALC] by Kim Johnson ☆☆☆☆☆
Athena’s Choice by Adam Boostrom ☆☆☆☆
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars [ALC] by Christopher Paolini ☆☆☆☆

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2020 READING GOAL PROGRESS

At the beginning of the year, I shared my 2020 reading goals. When I post my wrap up at the end of each month, I also want to reflect on the progress I’m making toward reaching my goals.

Read 100 books: 111/100! I met my increased goal for the year!

Read diverse authors and genres: Mexican Gothic, The Vanishing Half, A Torch Against the Night, This Is My America

Buy fewer books: I’ve pretty much given up on this goal. I needed some retail therapy to get ready for spooky season!

Finish more series: I finished my Twilight reread and made progress on the ember series

Reread more: Breaking Dawn

Read at least two classics: 1/2 (none this month…but I’m planning to read one in September/October!)

Read one graphic novel each month: Lumberjanes

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I’m excited that I finally passed 100 books for the year after increasing my goal from 75! I am choosing not to increase my goal again, and instead just enjoy reading as much as I can for the rest of the year without worrying about numbers.

How did your month go? What was the best book you read in August?

July 2020 Wrap Up

In July I read a total of 12 books, including 7 physical books and 5 audiobooks. The month started off strong and I had a ton of books I hoped to get through before my summer break ended, but exactly halfway through July I experienced a very unexpected life change and I could no longer focus on reading. Here’s hoping that August turns out better.

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PHYSICAL BOOKS

Beach Read by Emily Henry ☆☆☆☆☆
Twilight (Twilight #1) by Stephenie Meyer ☆☆☆☆
Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass #7) by Sarah J. Maas ☆☆☆☆☆
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix ☆☆
New Moon (Twilight #2) by Stephenie Meyer ☆☆☆
Eclipse (Twilight #3) by Stephenie Meyer ☆☆☆
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 1: Squirrel Power by Ryan North & Erica Henderson ☆☆☆☆.5

AUDIOBOOKS

Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West ☆☆☆
Take a Hint, Dani Brown (The Brown Sisters #2) by Talia Hibbert ☆☆☆☆
The Bridge Kingdom (The Bridge Kingdom #1) by Danielle L. Jensen ☆☆☆☆☆
The Traitor Queen (The Bridge Kingdom #2) by Danielle L. Jensen ☆☆☆☆☆
An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes #1) by Sabaa Tahir ☆☆☆☆☆

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2020 READING GOAL PROGRESS

At the beginning of the year, I shared my 2020 reading goals. When I post my wrap up at the end of each month, I also want to reflect on the progress I’m making toward reaching my goals.

Read 100 books: 98/100

Explore more genres: horror & literary fiction

Buy fewer books: I think I only bought one new series set

Finish more series: I finally finished Throne of Glass!!! And I almost made it through the whole Twilight series.

Reread more: Twilight series & An Ember in the Ashes (I haven’t read the rest of the series yet)

Read at least two classics: 1/2 (none this month)

Read one graphic novel each month: Squirrel Girl

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I really thought I would surpass my goal of reading 100 books in July, but it just didn’t happen for me. I read a ton of books in the first half of the month, but there were quite a few other books I expected to get through in July, and now I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed by my TBR and ARCs. However, I am doing the best I can right now, and that’s all that I can do.

How did your month go? What was the best book you read in July?

June 2020 Wrap Up

I finished 16 books in June! Though I technically had more time to read than I did last month when I finished 23 books, I hit a bit of a slump about halfway through the month and needed to slow down my pace and spend more time doing other things. Which is fine! I still got lots of great reading done in June, including 5 physical books, 2 ebooks, 9 audiobooks, and my first DNF of the year.

PHYSICAL BOOKS

Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass #6) by Sarah J. Maas ☆☆☆☆☆
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas ☆☆☆☆☆
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager ☆☆☆☆1/2
Dear Martin by Nic Stone ☆☆☆☆☆
Nimona by Noelle Stevenson ☆☆☆☆

EBOOKS

The Year of the Witching [ARC] by Alexis Henderson ☆☆☆☆
Stranger in the Lake [ARC] by Kimberly Belle ☆☆☆

AUDIOBOOKS

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo ☆☆☆☆☆
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo ☆☆☆☆☆
The Boyfriend Project [ALC] by Farrah Rochon ☆☆☆☆1/2
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates ☆☆☆☆☆
Queen’s Peril (Star Wars) by E.K. Johnston ☆☆☆☆
Devolution [ALC] by Max Brooks ☆☆☆
Rebel Rising (Star Wars) by Beth Revis ☆☆☆
Becoming by Michelle Obama ☆☆☆☆☆
The Proposal (The Wedding Date #2) by Jasmine Guillory ☆☆☆1/2

DNF

The Roxy Letters by Mary Pauline Lowry

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2020 READING GOAL PROGRESS

At the beginning of the year, I shared my 2020 reading goals. When I post my wrap up at the end of each month, I also want to reflect on the progress I’m making toward reaching my goals.

Read 100 books: 86/100 (I’m 37 books ahead of schedule even with my increased goal)

Explore more genres: I read memoirs, nonfiction, and contemporary YA outside of my comfort zone in my efforts to read more BIPOC authors and educate myself about anti-racism

Buy fewer books: I bought several books in June to support Black authors and add diversity to my bookshelves

Finish more series: I made progress on the Throne of Glass series but I didn’t make it all the way through Kingdom of Ash. I read lots of stand-alones this month.

Reread more: no rereads this month

Read at least two classics: 1/2 (none this month)

Read one graphic novel each month: Nimona

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While my June total didn’t top my May total like I expected, I’m still really proud of all the reading I accomplished. I read much more diversely than I have in previous months. With the combination of the pandemic and summer break, started the month spending ALL of my time reading, but I got a bit burned out on books a few weeks ago. I’ve still been reading every day, just not as much. I reminded myself that reading is not a competition, it is for fun, and it is okay if I do not spend every possible second of every day with my nose in a book. Still, I’m hoping to kick this slump in July because I have quite a few books I’d like to get through!

How did your month go? What was the best book you read in June?